Major UK Retailers Hit by Cyber Attacks – Is Your Business a Sitting Duck?

“The bad guys are there looking for ways in – and far too many organisations are sitting ducks.”

Cyber attacks targeting UK household names like M&S, Harrods, and Co-op have once again exposed the growing cybersecurity crisis facing British businesses. While the headlines focus on big brands, the reality is that organisations of all sizes are being targeted – and many are far from prepared.

Cisco’s latest Cybersecurity Readiness Index paints a stark picture: only 4% of UK companies are fully equipped to defend against modern cyber threats. That leaves the vast majority vulnerable to attacks that are becoming faster, smarter, and more damaging by the day.

Add to that the fact that 83% of UK businesses are struggling to fill key cybersecurity roles – and you’ve got a perfect storm.

As Martin Lee from Cisco Talos puts it,

"The bad guys are there looking for ways in – and far too many organisations are sitting ducks.”

Meanwhile, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warns that ransomware groups are now using AI to ramp up the pressure, deploying more aggressive extortion tactics than ever before.

So how can you protect your business – quickly and effectively?

At CJAZ Consulting, we use ESET’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services to give you 24/7 protection from cyber attacks – without the need to build an in-house security team.

ESET MDR combines powerful AI with human expertise to deliver:

• Continuous monitoring and rapid threat response – reducing incident response times from months to just 20 minutes

• Expert-led threat hunting with insight from global cyber intelligence networks

• Help meeting insurance and compliance requirements with proactive protection against zero-day attacks

• Tailored reporting and forensic support in the event of an incident

ESET’s global threat intelligence is backed by more than 100 million sensors and over 35 years of cybersecurity experience – giving you the peace of mind that the best in the business are watching your back.

Don’t leave gaps in your defences. CJAZ can help you shut down threats before they do damage – fast.

Talk to us today about ESET MDR and take the first step towards serious cyber resilience.

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